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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.08, 13,738.88 and 5,976.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.08, 13,738.88 and 5,976.74 is: 8,246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.08 : 13,738.88 = 5,976.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.08/13,738.88 = 5,976.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.08x = 13,738.88 × 5,976.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.08x = 82,113,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,113,713.65/9,957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,246.77

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